15th Kintaro Walk

About this event

Set in Minamiashigara City, the hometown of Kintaro, the walking event "15th Kintaro Walk" will be held with the goal of fostering physical and mental health while engaging with rich nature, history, culture, and human warmth. This time, a course has been set up with the finish line at the ancient temple Daiyuzan Saijoji in Minamiashigara City. To commemorate the 15th edition, numerous visitor gifts such as geta manju and tengu hauchiwa senbei (fan-shaped rice crackers) will be prepared, offering an opportunity to fully enjoy Minamiashigara City through walking. The "Health Promotion Course," where participants can easily join without reservations while enjoying the autumn foliage and history of Minamiashigara City, is available. On the day, reception starts at 9:00 AM at Daiyuzan Station, with final registration closing at 11:00 AM. After reaching the goal at Daiyuzan Saijoji, a guided tour titled "Saijoji Sightseeing Walking Guide" led by volunteer sightseeing guides will be conducted. This tour allows participants to learn about the culture and history of Daiyuzan Saijoji and requires advance reservation. The guide tours will be held 4 times in total between 12:00 and 13:30, with a capacity of 10 people per session. The walking course starts at Wadagahara Station, passes Nakanuma Yakushido, Seizaemon Jigoku Pond, Chaya Tengu, and the Minamiashigara City Local History Museum, before finishing at Daiyuzan Saijoji. Participants must prepare their own lunch. The event may be cancelled due to weather or other reasons. Participants will receive geta manju at Chaya Tengu, tonjiru pork soup and tengu hauchiwa senbei at the Local History Museum, and a commemorative gift after finishing. Furthermore, those who register for the Saijoji walking guide will receive a commemorative gift from JA Kanagawa Seisho Minamiashigara Branch. At Daiyuzan Saijoji, a limited edition Kintaro Walk goshuin (temple stamp) will also be sold, limited to 100 copies.

Venue

Daiyuzan Saijoji Temple

1157 Daiyucho, Minamiashigara, Kanagawa 250-0127